Sales tax receipts for May dipped slightly — down 2.6 percent — compared to the same period last year, but the month was still the second largest collection this fiscal year, Chief Finance Officer and City Clerk Jason Muninger said this week. "We were down just a...
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Q&A: Supply chain issues cause delay in Lee Lake paddle boat project
Any news on the boat rentals supposedly coming to Lee Lake? According to the Community Development Department, David Valdez, who owns the paddleboat business in question, is in the process of completing the dock but is on temporary hold awaiting materials from...
BPD opens MILO Range training June 6-7
The Bartlesville Police Department will hold its "MILO Training System Day" June 6-7, giving the public an opportunity to see first-hand training techniques used by Bartlesville police officers and the challenges they face. The simulator will be available 8 a.m. to 5...
Themes emerge in team workshop sessions
City strategic plan continues; next meetings set for late May Public input and the City's vision, mission and values statements were among the items discussed last week during a project team meeting focused on the City of Bartlesville Strategic Plan Project. The plan...
Q&A: Gap between City elections, project funding & construction explained
Why does it take so long to complete a project after it's been approved by voters? The new park signs were approved by voters in 2018 and are just now going up. This is a compilation of questions received over the years regarding the timing of projects after funding...
City receives high marks in FY 2021-22 audit
The City of Bartlesville 2021-22 Fiscal Year Audit is complete with no outstanding issues, CFO/City Clerk Jason Muninger told the City Council on Monday. "We received the highest opinion possible, so that is always good news," Muninger said. Audit highlights For the...
1st issuance of 2020 GO bonds set for sale
$9 million tranche to fund bridge rehabs, streets, pickle ball Completion of the City's 2021-22 audit has paved the way for the first issuance of $16.4 million General Obligation Bond approved by voters in August 2020. The City Council on Monday approved a resolution...
Marshall family recognized for actions during dog attack
Bartlesville Firefighter Chad Marshall, his wife Ana and their son Creed were recognized Monday for their heroic actions that helped save the life of their rural Osage County neighbor during a dog attack April 18. Off duty at the time, Chad and Ana, who is a pediatric...
Public response high for City strategic plan
Survey draws 576 responses, more than 800 reached overall The City Strategic Plan online survey closed Friday with 576 respondents, bringing the total number of Bartlesville residents who have weighed in on the plan to an estimated 800 people, City Manager Mike Bailey...